"Is anything better than plugging in your headphones, firing up your music app of choice, and jamming out to that brand-new song you're obsessed with?
Don't get me wrong; I love my go-to playlists. The classics are great. But something amazing happens when I hear an awesome new track for the first time. I am filled with anticipation, enthusiasm, and pure bliss as I wonder to myself, Will the chorus be as good as the hook? or Wait — did I just discover my new favorite artist?!?!
New music is one of the best mood-boosters ever to me, and I want to share it with you. So each week, I'm pulling together the most popular (as in, they have over 100K listens within the first few days of their release) and most exciting new music out there for you to turn on, tune in, drop out to.
Let's get listening. If you have any new pieces of musical gold, leave a link in the comments below. And be sure to check next Friday for a whole new slew of songs.
"Gemini Feed" — BANKS
Let this trancy ballad guide you through your weekend. Try not to be obsessed with the trippy, bubbly background beats.
Who is BANKS?
The California-native is known for her airy and intense vocals.
Video via YouTube."Cool Girl" — Tove Lo
This soft-core electronic song brings the chilling Gone Girl monologue to life.
Who is Tove Lo?
A Swedish singer-songwriter who rose to popularity with her self-destructive anthem, "High."
Video via YouTube."Money" — ZHU
The vocal range in this chill-step electronic song is no joke.
Who is ZHU?
ZHU, a.k.a. Steven Zhu, is an electronic musician and producer whose hit 2014 song "Faded " was nominated for a Grammy. Notoriously private, ZHU is in his 20s and creating some very solid electronic tracks.
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